Skirt Item Number: C7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skirt made from woven bark with braided borders, flowers that are sewn to the waistband, and a long fringe. Portions are dyed purple and brown.
Cultural Context
Worn by women (A.H.).
Item History
- Made in Savai'i, Samoa before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
- Name
- Skirt
- Identification Number
- C7
- Type of Item
- skirt
- Material
- paper mulberry bark and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- dyed and woven
- Overall
- height 58.4 cm, width 91.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Samoan
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Savai'i, Samoa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2191/0440